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I always try and match the radius of the fingerboard. I do this mainly by how it feels so that the same string attack gives the same results on each string. This does mean that the radius slightly lifts with the thicker strings which require a little more room to vibrate.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1493586016' post='3289303'] I never use mine! [/quote] Whip it off and sell it to me

It's pretty amazing really that no one has manufactured a quality aftermarket bridge with built-in adjustable mutes. My favourite is probably the Musicman which you cannot buy separately. The Ric bridge is 'ok' when set up but may require niggly preparation work due to only having adjustments per side and the foam strip getting caught on the housing. I'm not sure if the material Ric uses is the best mute material either. One thing though - the mute is a secret weapon to great bass tone. I'm sure someone could design a great muting bridge if they put their mind to it. Musicman did.

[quote name='Osiris' timestamp='1489911793' post='3260670'] I called them yesterday afternoon to ask about the possibility of buying it at the old price but they said that they couldn't now sell it for that. And you're right, this is a pre price rise amp. Unfortunately they were a little vague as to why they couldn't sell it at the old price point. [size=4]The guy I spoke to was very helpful and almost [/size][size=4]apologetic about the rise but after speaking to the manager he said they just couldn't do it. I got the feeling that their hands are tied, but by who, I can only speculate. [/size] [/quote] Strange. Maybe the manager doesn't have the power to overule head office or something. Shops are free to sell at whatever price they want although advertised prices are generally consistant across different shops and would reflect any fresh stock ordered.

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1485043792' post='3220748'] I'm watching this same clip on BBC 4 just now... small world. Something doesn't sound right about this track. Are the vocal harmonies out of tune or the keyboards with the rest of the instruments? I'm guessing that wasn't the studio cut they were playing along to! A bit low-key for the Stranglers. no? [/quote] No that's pretty much the studio version. Funny you should mention the harmonies as I think I had the same thought in 1983. After a few listens it became right :-) And yes it's a BB2000 with Roto 77s I think. This album was the transition to flatwounds.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1480450691' post='3184551'] 1982 Billy Idol white wedding 1983 Billy Idol Rebel Yell? [/quote] Wow, I didn't know the Billy Idol stuff was a Music Man. I thought it was a Fender or Spector. I think Supertramp used a Stingray but you have that year covered.